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=== ''Garde Belis'' ===

The Garde Belis serves as the town watch, the municipal law enforcement arm of the town government.  They typically wear light armor (leather or studded leather) when on duty, and are armed with heavy metal-shod clubs and light crossbows when needed.  Their livery is comprised of gold-colored long-waisted surcoats and hats of matching color.  Crime in Belis-ar-Weil is typically of a property, rather than violent, nature, and even that is mostly related to smuggling, which is the jurisdiction of the Red-and-Blacks.  This lack of work, combined with bribes and graft that the Pointers use to lubricate their illicit activities in the town, do not generate a great deal of respect for the Garde.  As such, it does not attract the highest caliber of applicants, and it is not highly respected by the townsfolk.  The derogatory name of “Golden Stouts” is sometimes used to refer to them, a play on a popular beer in the area that also pokes fun at the average members less-than-athletic build.